Andrew Sherman
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Music fans don’t want to talk about sex. They don’t want to talk about you and me. And they certainly don’t want to talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be.
They would just rather see Salt-N-Pepa perform “Let’s Talk About Sex” live.
According to a recent survey from concert promoter giant Live Nation, the Living for Live global report states fans are choosing concerts as their No. 1 form of entertainment, surpassing sports, movies and even sex.
People are over two times more likely to choose a concert for their favorite artist over sex (70% would pick a concert vs. 30% would pick sex).
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Based on a survey of 40,000 people across 15 countries, it shows how people are spending their time, expressing their identities and connecting with others through live experiences.
Fans are also using concerts as life milestones, putting concerts on par with birthdays, graduations, weddings and anniversaries.
70% plan travel and half plan outfits weeks in advance, and three out of four say a trip makes the show more meaningful.
Nearly 80% say live music brings their family closer together.
Another interesting finding is that fans crave real experiences. In the age of A.I. and algorithms, fans feel the most connected at concerts.
85% of fans leave euphoric, with millennials rating that intensity highest.
93% crave real experiences over digital ones, and 80% would rather spend on experiences than things.
To sum it up, concerts are great, and we love attending them. Here are a few of our favorite concert reviews, in case you’d like to relive them again.
- Nine Inch Nails Might Be the Best They’ve Ever Been at Fort Worth Show (9/15)
- Dua Lipa Kicks Off First of Two Dallas Shows With Pop Masterclass (10/1)
- Poppy Dropped Screams and Kept It All the Way Metalcore at Dallas Show (10/8)
- Wet Leg Delivers a Knockout Blow During Rowdy, Raw Dallas Show (10/9)
- Turnstile Keeps the Hardcore Spirit Alive at Panther Island Pavilion (10/17)
- NBA YoungBoy Is the Rap Star of His Generation at Sold-Out Dallas Show (11/1)
